Here’s a concise English summary of Albert Van Hoeij (born 27 January 1924 in Kemzeke) based on available sources:
Albert Van Hoeij was arrested on 11 July 1944 at age 20, due to his involvement with the Belgian resistance. (Otheo) He was deported to Buchenwald and subsequently to its satellite camp at Blankenburg‑Oesig (part of Mittelbau‑Dora), where he endured forced labour and a death march before liberation in early 1945. (Otheo) After returning home, he began working as a primary school teacher in March 1946 at the school in Hellestraat, Stekene, later becoming its director in 1970 and serving until his retirement in 1976. (andreasboel.be) Deeply influenced by his wartime experiences, Van Hoeij became a committed witness and advocate for remembrance and reconciliation — including participating as chair of the advisers’ board of former camp inmates of Mittelbau-Dora and helping to establish memorial projects. (Kerknet) He passed away on 25 January 2019. (andreasboel.be)
